What to Expect on a Beer & Brewery Tours Tour in Edinburgh
By Editorial Team · Last updated 16/08/2026
- Best season
- May to September
- How to get there
- 4.5 hours by train from London King's Cross, or fly into Edinburgh Airport
- Avg. visit duration
- 2-3 days
If you’re looking for an immersive experience exploring Edinburgh's vibrant craft beer scene, our Beer & Brewery Tours offer a fantastic way to discover local brews and learn about their production. We currently have nine different tours available, ranging from shorter introductory sessions lasting 120 minutes to more in-depth explorations that can take up to five hundred forty minutes.
The average rating for these tours is a very impressive 4.8 out of 5, highlighting the quality of the experiences on offer. This suggests you can generally expect a well-organised and enjoyable trip – a solid investment at a price point between £15 and £795. The longer durations (particularly those above £300) indicate they’ll involve more stops and deeper dives into brewing processes, potentially including tastings at multiple breweries.
Typically, these tours operate with shared group sizes, though the higher-priced options – like the top-rated “Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh” which receives a perfect 5.0/5 rating – offer a more intimate experience with just one review available – suggesting a bespoke and personal journey. You can expect to spend between an hour and a half and almost five hours on a tour, depending on your preference.
Given the wide range of prices (£15 - £795), it's worth considering how much you’re willing to spend and how long you have available for this activity. A shorter tour will likely be more casual, while longer tours tend to provide a richer understanding of Edinburgh's brewing heritage and offer a greater number of beer samples.